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Callaway: Diluted sample cause of positive test

BEREA, Ohio – Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway said his positive drug test at this year’s scouting combine was the result of a dilute sample and that he’s taking steps to put his troubled past behind him.

“I had a diluted sample,” Callaway, the Browns’ fourth-round pick in last week’s NFL draft, said between workouts at the team’s rookie minicamp Saturday. “I didn’t intentionally do it, but I take responsibility for my test. That was a wake-up call, but like I’ve said, day by day I’m still getting better as a person, as a player, as a man, as a father. I’ve got a daughter. She’s going to be 3 months old next week.”

Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway runs a drill during rookie minicamp. Ken Blaze/USA TODAY Sports

Callaway was seen by many as a talented enough player to be drafted in the early rounds, but he fell to the fourth because of significant off-field concerns. He was suspended from the Florida Gators football team for all of 2017 for allegedly using stolen credit card information to fund bookstore accounts. He was cited after a traffic stop in May 2017 for misdemeanor marijuana possession and possession of drug equipment. And he was cleared of sexual assault allegations by a Title IX hearing officer in August 2016 after his accuser and her witnesses boycotted the hearing because the hearing officer was a Gators football booster.

“I was young, that’s all. Immature,” Callaway said of his list of transgressions. “I was just living in the moment. I knew I had to grow and learn from my mistakes. When I got suspended, I didn’t think it would cost me the NFL. I just knew that it would hurt. Because I know my talent. I’m pretty good at football.”

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, also from Miami, reached out to Callaway on Twitter recently and has been spending time working out with him and trying to help him prepare for life in the NFL.

“Basically, he’s just been mentoring me, telling me I’ve got too much talent to let it go to waste,” Callaway said of Brown. “Where we’re from in Miami, Florida, a lot of people barely make it out. I’m one of the few to.”

Callaway said he and his four younger sisters were raised by their mother in a very tough part of Miami.

“It’s hard, where I’m from. It’s hard. The worst of the worst,” Callaway said. “Killings, drugs, you name it, I’ve seen it, and at a young age. Growing up, I said I didn’t want that life, so I just stuck with football.”

Soccer

Football community sends messages of support for ailing Sir Alex Ferguson

The football world came together to send messages of support for Sir Alex Ferguson after the legendary Manchester United manager was rushed to hospital to undergo surgery Saturday for a brain hemorrhage.

United released a statement, saying that the procedure went “very well” and that Ferguson will enter a period of “intensive care.”

Following confirmation, best wishes throughout the football community began to pour in. From Premier League clubs and players, to teams throughout Europe, including Aberdeen who the Scottish gaffer led to European glory before his move to United, there was no shortage of messages wishing the 76-year-old a speedy recovery:

Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone surgery today for a brain haemorrhage. The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to aid his recovery. His family request privacy in this matter.

Everyone at Manchester United sends our very best wishes. pic.twitter.com/SDoNzMwVEZ

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 5, 2018

The thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with Aberdeen Football Club are with our former manager, Sir Alex Ferguson and his family following tonight’s news. pic.twitter.com/Y20wWRzDy0

— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) May 5, 2018

?? ?? Sir Alex

— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) May 5, 2018

Gutted to hear the news tonight about Sir Alex. Don’t really know what else to say other than thoughts and prayers with you and your family, Boss ????

— Ashley Young (@youngy18) May 5, 2018

Thoughts and prayers sir alex ??

— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) May 5, 2018

Sending my love and best wishes to sir Alex ????

— Luke Shaw (@LukeShaw23) May 5, 2018

Devasted about the news about Sir Alex and knowing all to well about the situation ourselves. Stay strong and hope together with everyone you recover. Edwin & Annemarie pic.twitter.com/aaxqRI9Bg7

— Edwin van der Sar (@vdsar1970) May 5, 2018

Hang in there Sir Alex. Thoughts are with the family and close ones.

— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) May 5, 2018

Get well soon Sir Alex ?

— David Silva (@21LVA) May 5, 2018

So sad… All our prayers for you Sir Alex ????

— Benjamin Mendy (@benmendy23) May 5, 2018

Devastated to hear about Sir Alex. Stay strong Boss. Thoughts are with you ??

— Kasper Schmeichel (@kschmeichel1) May 5, 2018

All my prayers and thoughts as well are with him and his family!! Be strong boss!!!! ???? https://t.co/Tbvw2fEhEt

— Chicharito Hernandez (@CH14_) May 5, 2018

Hope and wish Sir Alex Ferguson to stay Strong and to have a full recovery!!??? #PrayforSirAlex

— Pepe Reina (@PReina25) May 5, 2018

The thoughts of everyone at the Premier League are with Sir Alex Ferguson and his family following news that he underwent emergency surgery today pic.twitter.com/rvRWDrUM8h

— Premier League (@premierleague) May 5, 2018

Everyone at Manchester City wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and speedy recovery after his surgery #footballfamily

— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 5, 2018

Very sorry to hear the news that Sir Alex Ferguson is seriously ill in hospital. Wish him all the very best.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 5, 2018

We’re all thinking of you, Sir Alex. pic.twitter.com/2K14ZPKFMk

— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 5, 2018

Everyone at the club wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/k4pbzbeoG2

— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) May 5, 2018

This evening, everybody at Chelsea FC sends our best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson for a full and swift recovery following emergency surgery.

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 5, 2018

#LaLiga’s thoughts are with Sir Alex Ferguson, his family and friends after hearing the news he had emergency surgery today. We wish him a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/xNLqBjrXvE

— LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) May 5, 2018

Everybody at the Club sends their best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson for a full and speedy recovery following his emergency surgery today. pic.twitter.com/bCqtsxRvu3

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 5, 2018

All my thoughts are with Sir Alex Ferguson. I wish you a full and speedy recovery. Stay strong!

— Unai Emery (@UnaiEmery_) May 5, 2018

Everyone at #CelticFC wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and swift recovery following emergency surgery today. pic.twitter.com/aRmZZyRPAq

— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) May 5, 2018

Everyone at #RangersFC sends their best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson following emergency surgery this evening. pic.twitter.com/oWJJzDZqzV

— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) May 5, 2018

Best wishes to former Saint Sir Alex Ferguson from everyone at St Johnstone Football Club. We are all hopeful of a full and speedy recovery for you.

— St. Johnstone FC (@St_Johnstone_FC) May 5, 2018

Everyone at Sevilla FC wants to send their best wishes and strength to those close to Sir Alex Ferguson at such a difficult time. If there’s anyone out there with the spirit to pull through it’s Sir Alex. Fuerza!

— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) May 5, 2018

Club president Jim Pallotta and all at #ASRoma are hoping and praying Sir Alex Ferguson makes a full and speedy recovery after his surgery. A true football legend. pic.twitter.com/dD82tQL5fU

— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) May 5, 2018

There was even a message of support from outside the football community, as the Chicago White Sox, a team impacted by a similar incident when pitcher Danny Farquhar suffered a brain hemorrhage last month, offered their “positive thoughts” to Ferguson:

The #WhiteSox stand with the @ManUtd community in sending our positive thoughts to Sir Alex Ferguson.

Having been recently impacted by a brain hemorrhage in our own family, we know the dramatic impact it causes, and the strength that can be drawn from those who care. pic.twitter.com/Th8HMOgvXz

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) May 5, 2018

“If you think about it, I've never held a job in my life. I went from being an NFL player to a coach to a broadcaster. I haven't worked a day in my life.”
-John Madden


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